Chapter 542 Get Rid of Her Ambitions


    The photos clearly showed Esme and another younger man in an intimate position, suggesting they


    had a close rtionship.


    Esme''s expression turned odd. She asked, "Ms. Lewis, what are you implying?"


    "The difference between you and Mr. Thorne is that one of you has been exposed, and the other


    hasn''t."


    "But I''m not a public figure. It won''t really affect me, even if this is exposed."


    "Really?" Grace replied with a knowing smile, stirring her coffee.


    "In this circle, aren''t you afraid of being the subject of gossip among the otherdies, bing a


    laughing stock over tea and dinner?"


    Esme tensed up, obviously concerned.


    Grace had learned about these circles during her time with Benjamin With no jobs or financial


    worries, these women spent their days having tea and gossiping.


    Being the center of discussion was a fatal fall from grace.


    Esme took a deep breath. "Currently, the public is condemning Willow and Matthew. Me speaking


    up won''t solve anything."


    "I''m not asking you toe forward."


    "Then what do you suggest—"


    "You don''t have children with Mr. Thorne yet, right? Regardless of Willow''s situation, the child is


    real. Would you be happy if he inherited the vast family wealth?"


    Grace''s words hit the nail on the head.


    Esme clenched her fingers tightly and muttered, "Of course not."


    "So this is an excellent opportunity."


    Grace sipped her coffee. "My suggestion is that Mr. Thorne cut off all contact with Willow, and you


    step in to get rid of her ambitions."


    Esme''s eyes lit up with determination at her words. "Go on."


    "Now the most heated topic is the child. If you take the child under your wing, you control both


    parties'' power.


    "You can maintain the reputation of being wronged yet virtuous. Who would be the biggest winner


    then?"


    Esme couldn''t help but smile. "Ms. Lewis, you have a knack for manipting people''s hearts."


    "I''m ttered. I''m offering you advice, but of course, I have my own motives."


    "I''ll resolve the public opinion for you."


    Grace was satisfied with her response. "Once we get past this, I assure you a lifetime of wealth and


    honor."


    After sending Esme off, Grace returned to her car.


    "What''s the progress on Ashley''s side?"


    "She has connections in the entertainment industry and has found Willow''s current location," Luke


    answered.


    "But will Matthew allow Esme to do this?"


    "For his career, he will."


    Sometimes, Grace felt tormented. She didn''t want to resort to such measures, but she had to be


    cunning when at a disadvantage.


    Everything proceeded secretly, with the public uproar continuing to froth on the surface.


    Late at night, as Grace scrolled through the trending topics, feeling weary, she messaged Emily to


    thank her for the photos.


    The lead on Esme had been a spur-of-the-moment idea. Knowing that wealthydies loved


    shopping, she had asked Emily to look for any clues, and sure enough, they had found her at a


    luxury store.


    Emily responded with an unamused emoji. "If you thank me again, I''lle over to your ce."


    Grace smiled, but it faded soon.


    She thought of Xander, wishing he were there. Even if he did nothing, his presence always


    comforted her.


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    She contemted calling him but hesitated.


    Xander probably had his hands full at Fulton Group. It was better not to worry him.